Omakase – Japanese for “leave it to you”, and I am certainly glad I did at Kappa. Though the prix fixe is a little steep, the food was well worth it in terms of quality, selection and presentation. It was also a special occasion. Kappa is a very small, very well hidden gem of a Continue Reading
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03JulFarmhouse Inn, Russian River Valley, CA
This one star Michelin restaurant was an unexpected detour after a day of admiring mother nature at the Armstrong Redwoods State Park , which was a very meditative experience. The trees there are hundreds of years old and are seemingly frozen in the past with their majestic beauty. Aside from the occasional tourist family and their Continue Reading
30JunHomemade pasta, brown tomato coulis & turkey ‘puffs’
Homemade pasta, brown tomato coulis & turkey ‘puffs’ Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins A delicious recipe for homemade pasta, tomato coulis, and fluffy turkey meatball “puffs” By: Leo Leonard Recipe type: Lunch / Dinner Cuisine: Italian Serves: 4 You will Need For Continue Reading
28JunAngèle restaurant + bar, Napa, CA
Ah, there is nothing more pleasant and satisfying than dinner by the Napa river on a warm sunny evening. Angèle Restaurant in Napa is one of those perfect places where you almost feel transported to another country (in this case, southern France). It’s not just in the quality of the food or the ambiance, or Continue Reading
26JunBäco Mercat, Los Angeles, CA
Ah, Baco Mercat. Finally something on main st. to go to that is not pete’s or blossoms ( I actually like blossoms however, its just a little limited, menu-wise). This new causal yet innovative eatery by Josef Centeno (of the lazy ox)opened around a year ago has garnered much buzz in the downtown food community. Continue Reading
28MarFresh porcini mushroom risotto
Fresh porcini mushroom risotto Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins I could not believe what I saw at the farmers market the other day. Actual fresh porcini mushrooms! Real porcini! Not the dried stuff hanging in little plastic bags at the supermarket. I had not seen Continue Reading
06MarWD~50, New York City
I spent my birthday in New York recently, and on the actual day we went to WD~50 (50 Clinton St NY, NY) for dinner. The food was very… interesting, and slightly inconsistent, in that I had the best duck breast ever, and also one of the worst cuts of beef ever. Below is what we had Continue Reading
04MarRoast acorn squash with thyme
I was inspired from a side served at Bottega Louie, the Roast Acorn Squash, with its complex flavors yet simple preperation… It’s is really easy to make and showcased how delicious , and in my opinion, underrated, acorn squash is. You will need: 2 medium Acorn Squash, cut into 4″ slices, 1/2 thick 1/2 cup olive Continue Reading
10FebSous-Vide Veal Cheeks with Potato Gratin
I took a modern twist on this classic braised veal cheek recipe. The Sous-Vide really transformed the meat making it extremely decadent and it also had a texture like no other. Truly melted in your mouth. Great with a side salad of mâche or baby arugala with lemon juice & olive oil and some potato gratin. Continue Reading